Request for Handling DBM Legal Cases by the Legal Service (LS)

Details: 05.May

This process involves requests for the handling of DBM cases, which includes the preparation of pleadings, motions, and other documents such as the Memorandum for the Secretary describing the nature of the case, Office Order authorizing LS lawyers to represent the DBM, and letter to the Office of the Solicitor General requesting for representation of deputation.

Office or Division

OFFICE OR DIVISION:	LS – Divisions (Handling Teams)
CLASSIFICATION:	Highly Technical
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:	G2G - Government to Government
WHO MAY AVAIL:	DBM Bureaus/Services/Offices

Checklist of Requirements

Client Steps

General Solano Street
San Miguel, Manila
Philippines

Telephone No: 8657-3300
Email: osec@dbm.gov.ph

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CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS	TYPE AND NUMBER OF COPY	WHERE TO SECURE
Case-related documents such as pleadings, motions, court orders, among others	Digital copy of the pleadings; and/or Supporting documents	One (1) copy from originating B/S/O, CRD, or concerned court or administrative body

CLIENT STEPS	AGENCY ACTION	FEES TO BE PAID	PROCESSING TIME	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Submit case-related documents to LS	1. Receive, record, and endorse case to LS Handling Team	None	8 to 40 working days*	Administrative Officer (AO) or Administrative Assistant (ADAS) (Records Officer) LS
2. None	2. Verify completeness of the attachments and supporting documents	None		Legal Assistant II and III, Budget and Management Specialist (BMS), Senior BMS (SRBMS), Attorney III LS
3. None	3. Conduct preliminary discussion on actions to be taken, and research	None		Legal Assistant II and III, BMS, SRBMS, Attorney III, IV, and VI LS
4. None	4. Draft responsive pleading	None		Legal Assistant II and III, BMS, SRBMS, Attorney III, IV, and VI LS
5. None	5. Review draft pleading and forward to Assistant Director for review	None		Attorney VI LS
6. None	6. Review draft pleading and endorse to Director for review	None		Assistant Director LS
7. None	7. Review and approve draft pleading and forward to assigned staff for release	None		Director LS
8. None	8. Release pleading to official recipient/s (parties) and/or court thru email (E-Filing) and forward the same to Records Officer	None		Legal Assistant II and III, BMS, SRBMS, Attorney III and IV LS
9. Accept and/or acknowledge receipt of action (Case-pleadings)	9. Release pleading to Administrative Service-Central Records Division for the filing in proper court and record release of document in logbook	None		AO/ADAS (Records Officer) LS
TOTAL		None	8-40 working days
Process is highly technical considering that the same varies depending on the nature/necessity of each case, as specified. This necessitates the conduct of a more in-depth study or research on the matter, exhaustive review of relevant laws, issuances, and standards.